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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,330.29, 5,976.59 and 2,562.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,330.29, 5,976.59 and 2,562.77 is: 3,537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,330.29 : 5,976.59 = 2,562.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,330.29/5,976.59 = 2,562.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,330.29x = 5,976.59 × 2,562.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,330.29x = 15,316,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,316,627.68/4,330.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.09

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